Do Wasps Kill Each Other?

Whether or not wasps kill each other is not really a question that you can answer without knowing a little bit about the stinging insects. Wasps are predatory insects that prey on a wide variety of pest insects. They are also important pollinators.

Wasps are usually found in colonies. They will fight to protect their home and their nest. If you move too close, they may sting you. It is important to keep a distance when you encounter wasps because they can sting you without you even trying.

Most of the species of wasps that we see are parasitoids. These insects lay eggs inside the larvae of insects. The eggs hatch into young that feed on their host. This is a great way to kill a host without having to eat it.

Social wasps are also parasitoids. They capture caterpillars and other insects. They also control spiders and other insects. They are very common in the United Kingdom and are considered pests. If you see a colony, it is best to contact a professional pest control company.

There are over 7,000 wasp species in the UK. Most of these species are parasitoids, but there are a few social species that humans are familiar with. One such species is the yellow-jacket wasp. These wereps capture 14 million kilograms of insect prey each summer.

Another is the Asian giant hornet. This species of hornet is known to kill V. soror. They will also plunder the nests of smaller wasps.